Food Pantry & Clothes Closet

God uses Houston's First members and friends to feed and clothe more than 400 families & 1400 individuals monthly. Volunteers needed for computer check-in, witnessing, organizing, distribution and assisting guests. Donations are welcome (tax-deductible). For more information about volunteering please contact us below.

Food & Clothing Donations

Food and clothing donations are always welcomed (tax deductible) during operating hours. In addition, each Life Bible Study class is asked to bring a specific food item the first Sunday of each month.

Donations can be dropped of at the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet (8244 Long Point Rd) Mon-Thu @ 10a–1p, and Sat @ 10a–1p. The Food Pantry & Clothes Closet is closed on Sundays and Fridays.

Donations can also be dropped off at the Missions & Connection Center at The Loop campus — 7401 Katy Fwy.

Immediate Needs

The Clothes Closet is always taking donations — but sometimes, we need some items more than others. Here are our current immediate needs:

Men's clothing/all types and sizes

Plus-sized women's clothing

Underwear for men/women/children

Personal hygiene products including bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste

Diapers

Toilet paper

Bilingual Counseling

Available for children and adults, bilingual counseling is provided by licensed professional counselors. Please contact Betsy Contreras, 713.554.8811

K - 5th Grade Homework Helpers

The apartment ministry allows the children who live at The Pines at Long Point the opportunity to come after school to get help with their homework. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Homework Helpers

Thursdays @ 6–8p — 8009 Long Point (Pine Chase)

The apartment ministry allows youth that live at the apartment complex to come and get help with homework. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Hoop Nights

Tuesdays @ 6–8p — 8009 Long Point (Pine Chase)

The apartment ministry allows youth boys that live in the apartment complex to come and play basketball, eat dinner, and hear from the Word of God.

Kid's Club Internship

Mon–Thu, June 3–Aug 8 @ 9:30a–3p — 8009 Long Point

We are looking for college students who have completed at least one year of school and want to have a rewarding summer working with kids who need to hear the gospel. Also teachers who have the summer off or are not teaching anymore are a great as well. To learn more, click here.

You can apply online and have your references submitted online through the links provided below, or you can download the application and reference forms and submit them to Jessica Loussambou. If downloaded, reference forms need to be submitted by the reference directly to Jessica Loussambou.

ESL / Computer Ministry

The Faith Center also has a computer ministry where Houston's First members and friends donate used personal computers and volunteers use the computers in whole or in part to furnish other ministries around the world with usable computer systems. This ministry also teaches local residents computer classes in conjunction with the English as a Second Language program.

Additional Services

The Faith Center - Spring Branch is still much more. You can also participate in these additional services to help meet your needs.

Concrete Christians

Thursdays @ 6:30p

Seeks to meet the needs of disadvantaged individuals suffering from loneliness, homelessness, substance abuse, and insufficient resources for basic life needs. Outdoor parking lot program includes worship service, Bible teaching and dinner.

First HOPE Job Ministry

The mission of First HOPE is to help others procure employment. Come and learn job-seeking strategies and practical resume tips, and to find networking opportunities as well as biblical encouragement.

Details

The Faith Center is an extension of the ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. Through many diverse programs, the Faith Center serves thousands of people every month to meet their needs physically and spiritually. The Faith Center has many opportunities for Houston's First members to join them in what God is doing there.